| Property | Specification |
| Common Name | Indian Madder, Manjit, Red Madder |
| Plant Type | Herbaceous, perennial climbing plant |
| Height | 1 to 3 meters in length |
| Stem | Thin, climbing, usually green to red-brown in color |
| Leaves | Heart-shaped (cordate), dark green with a glossy texture |
| Leaf Size | 3 to 7 cm long and 2 to 5 cm wide |
| Flower Color | Small, yellowish-green flowers |
| Flowering Season | April to June |
| Fruit | Small, dark red to blackish fruits (berries) |
| Root Type | Thick, fibrous, yellow to reddish in color, with a strong odor |
| Root Length | Up to 30 cm, with a cylindrical and somewhat knotted appearance |
| Color of Root | Yellowish or reddish-brown when dried |
| Odor | Mild, earthy, slightly bitter |
| Taste | Bitter, with astringent properties |
